Fall Semester


Date
Lesson
Attachments
8/22
Syllabus
Classroom Rules

  • Self Concept Project-Introduction (Hand out)


8/26-8/28
Work time for Self Concept Project

Art supplies will be provided you needed to bring material for board and anything extra you might need. Refer to packet for any questions.

9/3
Self Concept Speeches

Play Board Games you created as a class.

9/5
Bell Ringer: Go to Wordle and create your leadership skillshttp://www.wordle.net

Leadership



9/9
Bell Ringer: What does trustworthiness mean to you? Is this a character trait you would use to describe yourself? 5 sentences

6 Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness
  • Failing the Integrity Test Or Olympic Victory with Honor-partner off each person does one and correlates information to other person
  • Illustrated Talk Rubric/Worktime: These will be due Oct. 7th and will be getting time off and on during class.



9/11
Bell Ringer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p98KAEif3bI
Answer the Following questions on the ButterFly Circus

5:22 Just after he learns who the man with the hat is
Based on your observations of the "man with no limbs" how does he feel about himself? Support your claim

13:36 The greater the challenge, the greater the triumph
In what way are the ring master's "the greater the triumph the greater the triumph" surprising? How do you predict those words will affect the man without limbs?

15:56 Just after he celebrates on the log-getting up on his own
How does the man with no limbs feel about himself at this moment? How do you know? use from the film to support your claim.

19:06 After he hugged by the boy on the crutches
In what way has the man with no limbs become successful?


6 Pillars of Character: Respect
  • Discussion
    • Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—You're right-Henry Ford (Ford Motors) How does the film Butterfly Circus illustrate Ford’s words?
    • How do our definition of ourselves influence success?
  • Work on Illustrated Talks
Stop description/Time

9/15
Bell Ringer: Personal Inventory
Personality Inventory Results and Reflection: Email your survey and reflect on your results-1 paragraph minimum
http://pgis-tk.cta.int/m03/docs/M03U01_handout_Personal_Style_(full).pdf

6 Pillars of Character: Responsibility
  • KeyNote
  • Make 60 sec Videos
  • Work time on Illustrated Talks



9/17
Bell Ringer: 6 Pillars Fairnesshttp://responsibility-project.libertymutual.com/films/the-home-run
  • What is your initial reaction to the video?
  • Why did the Central players carry the Wolves' hitter around the bases?
  • Would you be able to help and opponent win if it meant doing what is right? Why or why not explain?

6 Pillars of Character: Fairness
  • Watch Responsibility Videos
  • Decision making strategies-pick 2 to do
  • Work time on Illustrated Talks



9/19
Bell Ringer: Create a list of 5 ways to improve WC to create a positive and respectful school culture

6 Pillars of Character: Caring (Random Acts of Kindness Foundation resources)
  • “I Can” and “I Have” True False Activity. (For example, “I can speak two languages” or “I have four sisters”).
  • http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/117-Oliver-With-A-Twist
    1. Have you ever experienced adults being authoritarian (demanding)? What were some of things he/she

    did or say?

    2. Do you think it is difficult to show respect to an authoritarian person? Why?

    3. Do you think conflict within a school unavoidable? Why or why not?

    4. What can the staff and students do to create a kinder environment?

  • Discuss what does moral dilemma mean?
  • Make a homemade card to someone who is caring to you and tell them why?


9/23
Herman is gone

Work time on Illustrated Talks
Present Illustrated Talks-Look at your rubric
  • 7-10 mins
  • Cited Sources
  • Max 1 min video
  • Know your material
  • Accurate information
  • Be prepared for 2-3 questions at the end of your presentation
  • Don't read off slides-notecard or memorization


9/25
Bell Ringer: Citizenship
Citizenship with your pod submit one(handout)

6 Pillars of Characters
  • Character Video
    • Create a 5 min video
    • Include every character
    • Must include sound
    • Every person must be in the video at some point


9/29
Bell Ringer: Self Concept Activity

Chapter 1: You: Growing and Changing
  • First 20 mins to finish videos
  • Watch 6 Pillar Videos
  • Hand out books


10/1
Bell Ringer: Self Concept Wkst

Chapter 1: You: Growing and Changing
  • Hand out books
  • Read pg. 19-40 #1, 5-10
  • Watch 3 videos and write a reaction to the videos: things you could include: what they were about, how they made you feel, do you think this trait is important, etc. (Please use a paragraph for each-3 total paragraphs)

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots


10/3
Bell Ringer: None

Goals & Dream
  • Movie: Up


10/7
Bell Ringer: None

Finish Up

Up Posters


10/9, 10/14
Illustrated Talks

Present Illustrated Talks-Look at your rubric
  • 7-10 mins
  • Cited Sources
  • Max 1 min video
  • Know your material
  • Accurate information
  • Be prepared for 2-3 questions at the end of your presentation
  • Don't read off slides-notecard or memorization


10/16
Bell Ringer: Decision Making Squares

Chapter 5 Its Your Decision
  • Group Extra Credit
  • Read Ch 5 p. 110 #1-11


10/20
Bell Ringer: Dreams

Chapter 5: Its Your Decision



10/22
End of Quarter Wrap up


10/24
Bell Ringer:

Power of One-Semester Project Due Dec 15
  • A Better You
  • Family Ties
  • Take the Lead
  • Working on Working
  • (Optional Speak out for FCCLA)
    • 21 days to form a habit








10/28
Bell Ringer: Power of 1 Discussion
  • Semester Project-should reflect it; not something you do 2xs and are done. You have 6+ weeks
  • How will you prove/document this?
  • What goal are you accomplishing? Why do you want to do it? What will you be doing?
  • If it is not signed off by me you need to fix something about it.

Decision Making
  • Decision Making (Email How do you want to Pop)
  • Conflict Strategies in PODS

Communication
  • Start reading Ch 10 pg. 1-11



10/30
Bell Ringer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOiyD26cJ2A Watching the first film tell me three non verbal communication you see taking place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihKXQbYeV5k


Communication
  • Telephone
  • Non Verbal Communication
  • Finish Ch 10 pg. 1-11


11/3
Bell Ringer: Are you a dirty fighter?
Then Read Construct/Destruct Article

Communication
  • I messages Keynote
  • I message Assignment
  • Role Playing with Flip Camera






11/5
Bell Ringer: 4 Groups: must have a boy/girl in every group

Communication
  • I messages Role Play with Flip Camera
  • Watch Role Plays


11/7-11/11
You've Got Mail-Types of Communication


11/13
Bell Ringer: Please explain how each of your goals: family ties, better you, take the lead and better you are going. Are you reaching your goals?

Turn in textbooks

Watch IMovie on Communication

Time Management:
  • Assessing your time management skills
  • Weekly/Daily Time Management Visuals


11/18
Work on Final Project:

Start Keynote
What was your goal
How did you achieve it-documentation
What did you learn


11/20
Bell Ringer: Opportunity to redo IMessages-LOOK at rubric, first 30 mins. If you don't want to (those with perfect grades-study hall) Can receive 50% of points back

Review Final Project: Presentation


11/24
Mid Term Fun Day

Work on Final Projects


11/26
Work on Final Project


12/2
Bell Ringer: Time Management: Would you say you are good with your time management? Why or Why not? What are the 3 things that you do instead of doing what you have to do.

Time Management:
  • Ways to stay on task from the distractions
  • Staying Organized


12/4
Stress Management
  • Keynote
  • Activities


12/10-12/12
Sandlot-Leadership


12/16
Example of Final Project-Work Day
  • Power of One Title Slide
Each Project should have each
  • Title of your Project (Should have titled it creative-look at examples)
  • Explain why you wanted to do it (Look on your sheets)
  • What you actually did (documentation-21 days for a habit)
  • What was your outcome


12/16-12/18
Final Presentations- Power of One


1/5-1/7